Fertility

It's commonly thought that the younger of two siblings gets a better deal. The second time around, parents are likely to be more lax with the rules, better-equipped to deal with the challenges of parenting and there are more toys to go around - right? However, sometimes it's not so easy to follow in the footsteps of an older brother or sister, and dads who are aware of … [Read more...] about Being the second born may not be as glamorous as it seems

Dads who only have daughters may be bitter about being the only man in the house, but a new study suggests that they should be happy with the arrangement. Research conducted by Bounty.com indicates that couples that have two daughters are more likely to have a calmer life than those with other sibling combinations.The UK-based website came to the conclusion by first examining … [Read more...] about Study: Pair of daughters makes for harmonious family life

There has long been speculation as to why human brains were among the biggest in the animal kingdom, but a new study is attempting to put the to rest. Researchers believe that duration of breastfeeding after birth has a correlation to brain development in certain species - including in people.The research team was led by Robert Barton from Durham University in the United … [Read more...] about Study: Breast feeding may be crucial to brain development

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible health hazard posed by a popular flu vaccine after the organization received reports of 42 cases of febrile seizures. The investigation is hoping to determine whether the injection was to blame or if there were other factors involved, Reuters reports.The cases have been reported since December 13, and a spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Is the flu shot responsible for febrile seizure in children?

While many billboards on the side of the road often go unnoticed, there is one in Galveston, Texas, that is generating quite a bit of buzz. Nestled between advertisements for local businesses, the billboard warns against the negative effects of circumcision, and addresses an issue that many dads across the U.S. feel very strongly about, The Galveston County Daily News … [Read more...] about Texas billboard cuts to the chase on circumcision